1. Characterize the sources and routes of exposure of humans 
and aquatic organisms to anthropogenic and natural sources of 
water pollution and analyze their effects on human and 
ecological health.
2. Critically evaluate water treatment and management 
strategies for protection of human health and the environment. 
3. Examine the current regulatory structure for water quality 
in the US and other developed countries and critically evaluate 
their adequacy in protecting human health and the environment.

1. Overview of hydrologic cycle
2. Characteristics of surface and ground waters
3. Physical and chemical determinants of water quality in 
surface and groundwaters
4. Regulatory framework for maintaining surface water quality
5. Biomonitoring techniques: lab and field methods
6. Anthropogenic contamination of water resources and health 
impacts
7. Regulatory framework for protection of human health
8. Drinking water treatment
9. Water reuse
10. Water and disaster management
11. Water quantity and water rights

All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A 
Culture of Honesty.” Each student is responsible to inform 
themselves about those standards before performing any academic 
work.